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HGVT training vehicles

HGVT launches industry-first app to streaml...

Jul 21, 2023Comments off

HGVT, the UK’s largest HGV training provider, has launched an industry-first app to help streamline the learning journey for trainee HGV drivers. The app, available to download on the App Store now, puts the entire training

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First Hydrogen Aberdeen

Aberdeen hydrogen-fuel cell delivery van tr...

Jul 21, 2023Comments off

Energy firm SSE has begun trials of First Hydrogen’s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), testing the green hydrogen-powered van in real-life settings. The project will enable SSE to evaluate the benefits of hydrogen mobility alongside its

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Townstar Van L2

Nissan Townstar stretches the compact van c...

Jul 20, 2023Comments off

Nissan introduces the all-new Nissan Townstar Van L2 (long wheelbase), an exceptional addition to its successful Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) line-up in Europe. With increased cargo capacity and length likened to that of a mid-size van,

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Energy Superhub Oxford-charging hub

Energy Superhub Oxford charges 32,000 vehic...

Jul 20, 2023Comments off

On its first anniversary, Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO), a partnership between EDF Renewables UK, Oxford City Council, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea, has reduced carbon emissions and encouraged uptake of EVs in the region, playing an

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Old Haulage's new Actros tractor

Old Haulage acquires its first Mercedes-Ben...

Jul 20, 2023Comments off

Old Haulage’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros has gone to the Tyneside company’s youngest driver – who is delighted with his new truck. Shay Wheeler is just 22 and joined the company less than a year ago. In

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Electric car being charged in the sunshine

The Motor Ombudsman reports a small rise in...

Jul 20, 2023Comments off

The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has reported a small rise in the volume of complaints submitted by consumers about an electric vehicle (EV) during the second quarter of this year. Between

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AFP appeals for fleet managers to “trailb...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

Experienced fleet managers are being sought by the Association of Fleet Professionals to help deliver a new apprenticeship standard for fleet specialists. Up to 20 individuals are required to form a “trailblazing” group to create an

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A row of parked cars

HMRC loses cash allowance appeal

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

HMRC faces having to refund employers millions of pounds after wrongly refusing tax relief from national insurance payments paid on car allowances, a UK court has ruled. Two employers – Wilmott Dixon and Laing O’Rouke – have

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Red electric car being charged

New Government regulations state public EV ...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

The Government have announced a new regulations mandate where all of the UK’s public charge points must have a 99% average reliability record. Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years, there have

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FUSO Canter

Third FUSO Canter gives Kingsbridge Auto Re...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

A surge in the number of camper vans and mobile homes on the roads of Devon meant contractor Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue needed a new breakdown truck to keep holiday traffic moving – and a